Arthurian Legend: Arthur and The Celts

(4 Credits)

Discusses the legend of the famous king as a hero in medieval Wales and Ireland and depictions of Arthur ranging from villain to tragic hero. Explores how the Celtic Arthur compares with the continental Romances; the legend’s interpretation of Christianity and the pagan past; the depiction of “magic” and “miracles” within the texts; and the role of gender in medieval writing.